Keith's Gem Theatre
142 3rd Street,
Baraboo,
WI
53913
142 3rd Street,
Baraboo,
WI
53913
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Gem Theatre was opened on April 7, 1909. is now a hair salon. It became Keith’s Gem Theatre in early-1923, but was closed on June 5, 1923 with Lewis Stone in “A Fool There Was”.
The word “Theatre” remains in the tile out front of the building. Was told by townsfolk it was built by the Ringlings as a Vaudeville House and Opera House before they built the Ringling Theatre, but have not verified that information.
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Original entryway, seen here: https://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Image/IM29031https://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Image/IM29031
Another article I found said that after Ringling built the his own theatre, he bought the Gem and closed it.
The Gem Theatre opened its doors on April 7, 1909 by manager C.A. Booth featuring Edison Kinetoscope installations. Although I cannot find its opening attractions, singer Earl Morse performed on stage on opening day.
Lastly known as “Keith’s Gem Theatre” during its final months, the Gem Theatre closed on June 5, 1923 with Lewis Stone in “A Fool There Was” and the Sunshine Comedy “Step Lively Please”. It originally closed its doors for repairs but management at the nearby Al Ringling Theatre purchased the old Gem the following month, and the entire equipment was transferred to the Al Ringling afterward.